Fellow

Benjamin Ronell

Benjamin Ronell is a senior majoring in Economics and minoring in Data Science and Public Policy. He is passionate about impact investing and sustainability with a crosscut in social justice. He hopes to meld his interests in public policy, economics, and data science to effect lasting change in how we help underdeveloped economies and orchestrate large-scale sustainability initiatives. In his free time, he loves to travel, hike, and read.

Atara Ruderman

Atara is a fourth-year Interdisciplinary Studies major studying Business, Media Studies and Sociology. She has been deeply involved in the Jewish community, serving as the Jewish Community Executive Associate in the ASUC, where she advocated for Jewish students on campus. She has also worked as a TAMID consultant, collaborating with Israeli startups, and participated in the TAMID Fellowship in Tel Aviv where she worked for Mayflower Entertainment and ran business development for a VC. Beyond this, Atara holds leadership roles in Students Supporting Israel and Tikvah: Students...

Dre Saal-Dalma

Dre has a passion for exploring diverse perspectives and approaches to conflict resolution, which they have pursued through their participation in programs like the Maimonides Fellowship and Schultz Fellowship at Hillel. Outside of academics, Dre is an avid rock climber who appreciates the thrill of adventure and challenge. They are also committed to sustainability efforts and plan to pursue studies in molecular environmental biology at UC Berkeley, where they hope to leverage their knowledge and skills to push for a more sustainable future. Dre is extremely excited to be a...

Calvin Shaw

Calvin Yiwei Shaw is originally from Irvine, California, where his family immigrated from China. Currently, he is a senior majoring in Anthropology with a minor in Jewish Studies, focusing on Jewish history. After graduation, he plans to apply to law school. As an undergraduate fellow, he aims to explore the intersections of law and gender within contemporary Jewish society. In addition to his academic pursuits, he works at a railroad company, where he’s been involved in railway projects in Mongolia. He is passionate about photography, particularly in wildlife and landscape...

Aaron Sheyman

Aaron Sheyman is a senior at UC Berkeley pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in Aerospace Engineering. As the President and founder of Jews in Science and Engineering (JEWSE) and a dedicated member of Tikvah, a student-led Israel advocacy club, Aaron is deeply engaged in fostering communities built upon the diversity of representation within STEM fields. He has previously worked as a mechanical design engineer at Flytrex, a drone delivery company in Israel, and at Northrop Grumman who is fueled by his passion for the Aerospace Industry. Beyond...

Maya Sofer

Maya Sofer is a freshman majoring in Business Administration and intending to minor in Israel Studies and Philosophy. She is passionate about startups and entrepreneurship, and has thus worked with Israeli founders and companies, hoping to found her own company in the "startup nation". In her free time, she likes to read, ski, explore new cities, and bake. She is particularly passionate about bridging the gap between Israel and American students, hoping to inspire dialogue and friendly debates to enact peaceful coexistence on college campuses.

Leila Steingold

Leila is a third year student double-majoring in Data Science and Linguistics. At Berkeley, she is active in various student organizations, such as Women in Computing and Data Science (WiCDS), where she serves as the Chair of the Projects Committee, and Students Supporting Israel (SSI), where she coordinates tabling and various education initiatives and events. She has recently interned at Similarweb, in Israel, where she built an ML model to help target email marketing campaigns. She is also a student worker at HDI, managing the website and the institute’s data. Upon...

Matthew Suzuki

Matthew Suzuki is a senior studying Japanese and Political Science with an emphasis in international relations. His areas of interest include international security and emerging technologies. Previously, he was a General James Doolittle fellow at the Alexander Hamilton Society’s Berkeley Chapter. Currently, he is an undergraduate apprentice at the Berkeley Risk and Security Lab. This past summer, Matthew completed training at Marine Corps Officer Candidates School in Quantico, Virginia where he earned the title of United States Marine. He will commission as a Marine Officer...

Jasper Vyda

Jasper Vyda is a student in the Global Management Program at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. Jasper's research interests span global capital markets, macroeconomics, international relations, and business innovation. Passionate about everything encompassing experiencing the outdoors, Jasper often can be found backcountry skiing, backpacking, or volunteering as a wilderness Search and Rescue operative in Yosemite National Park.

Rhea Wanchoo

Rhea Wanchoo is a third-year student planning on double majoring in Neuroscience and Psychology. She is passionate about promoting mental health and academic success strategies as a Resident Assistant at Clark Kerr, and works as a Research Assistant at the Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute. Rhea also volunteers with the Brain Exercise Initiative and mentors girls in sustainable leadership projects with the Alameda Girl Scouts. After completing a Neurology Research Trainee Program at Brigham & Women's Hospital this past summer, she aims to explore neurodegenerative diseases...